Feminist speaker deemed ‘anti-trans’ by critics speaks at Vancouver Public Library
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Meghan Murphy has been permanently banned from Twitter and has argued that “men aren’t women.” Continue reading
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New Brunswick’s top news stories of 2018: January to June
News of the Fredericton shooting, the New Brunswick floods and the provincial election drew Canada’s attention to its only bilingual province in 2018. Continue reading
Fierté Simcoe Pride, Gilbert Centre to host inclusive holiday community feast
The inclusive Community Feast is to provide members of the community with a safe, inclusive and accessible place to celebrate the holidays. Continue reading
Alberta investigating Catholic teacher contracts over discrimination concerns
The Alberta government is investigating employment agreements signed by Catholic school teachers amid concerns they could be fired for being in gay or common-law relationships. Continue reading
Former teacher’s book ‘Homophobia in the Hallways’ takes aim at Calgary Catholic schools
By Sarah Offin Reporter
For five years, Tonya Callaghan taught in Calgary Catholic schools, an environment she says wasn’t safe for her or the LGBTQ students she was trying to support. Continue reading
Calgary Catholic students and teachers claim they’re facing ‘roadblocks’ in setting up GSAs
By Sarah Offin Reporter
MacNeil began coming out when they were a Grade 5 and 6 student at St. Jean Brebeuf, a Catholic junior high school in Calgary. The 15-year-old and other teachers claim they faced roadblocks in setting up GSAs. Continue reading
Footnote in CUSMA text allows U.S. to avoid LGBTQ rights clause
A footnote in the new trade deal set to replace NAFTA appears to exempt the U.S. from labour practices that would promote equality in the workplace. Continue reading
Gay-straight alliance law challenged at Alberta Court of Appeal
A legal challenge being mounted against Alberta’s controversial law around gay-straight alliances went before a three-judge panel in Calgary on Monday. Continue reading
Newly-signed USMCA points at increased auto imports, watered-down LGBTQ protections
Canada will be able to export up to 2.6 million passenger vehicles into the United States tariff-free. Continue reading
Meghan Murphy’s gender identity talk at Vancouver Public Library not cancelled
Murphy says she’s been receiving way too many complaints due to her statements regarding the transgender community. Continue reading